THING IN S TO TH DO E A REA July 2019
7/1-7/31 Downton Abbey: The Exhibition at The Castle at Park Plaza - Based on the beloved television show, WEEKENDS be transported to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments and sets July 3—Junior from the show’s six-season run like Mrs. Patmore's kitchen, the servant’s quarters and the dining room. Don’t Olympics miss Downton Abbey: The Exhibition! https://www.downtonexhibition.com July 6—BMX Bike 7/3 Gillette Stadium Finish at the 50 5K and 10K Run and Celebration - This year marks the tenth anniversary Jam of the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50 5K and 10K at Patriot Place on July 3, 2019! The excitement begins Tuesday, July 2nd with Runner Bib Pickup from 3 PM – 7 PM and free family activities at Patriot Place July 10—Summer including photos on the field, photos with the SBLIII trophy and an outdoor movie night. This fun filled event continues on Wednesday, July 3rd with free family activities, live music from Whiskey 6 and a Kid’s Food Truck Fes val Fun Run inside Gillette Stadium at 5:00 PM. The premier event finale is an exciting 5K at 6:30 PM and 10K at #1 7:30 PM followed by a spectacular firework display at approximately 9:30 PM! https:// www.finishatthe50.com/ July 12‐14—Casino Weekend 7/3-7/4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular - The headliner for the 2019 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, is Queen Latifah—Grammy-, Emmy-, and Golden Globe award winner July 12‐19— and Academy Award nominee—who will be featured in a selection of hits from her diverse catalog, which touches on genres including jazz, rap, R&B, Broadway, and more. Boston’s premier Independence Day Halloween Week celebration will also include musical icon, songwriter, storyteller, and singer Arlo Guthrie, who will perform a musical tribute a half-century in the making—Summer of ’69—commemorating the 50th anniversary of July 19‐21—Heroes Woodstock. The 2019 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular—one of this country’s largest and oldest public Weekend Fourth-of-July events and one of the biggest annual outdoor concerts anywhere in the world—will open th with the event’s traditional F 15 Eagle flyover, by the 104 Fighter Wing from Barnes Air National Guard July 22‐27— Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, followed by a special flag presentation by the United States Air Force Christmas Week Honor Guard from Washington, D.C. The Pops is also pleased to present the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus, who will perform patriotic classics and new favorites. Check website for each day’s events. http://bostonpopsjuly4th.org/ August 1—Tickets go on sale for BBQ 7/4 Bristol 4th of July in Bristol, RI is the Nation’s oldest 4th of July celebration. The Annual Bristol 4th of July Celebration began in 1785 when Rev. Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church and a Veteran of the August 2‐4—Royal Revolutionary War conducted the first Patriotic Exercises. It is not known exactly when the Parade started Weekend but it is thought that it evolved from the procession of community members walking to Patriotic Exercises. The Parade, the Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade, is believed to have begun in the early 1800’s. August 7—Summer The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and will step-off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. Food Truck Fes val Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Beginning at #2 7:00 a.m., Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue will be closed to traffic. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade. https://fourthofjulybristolri.com/parade/ August 9‐1—Pirate Weekend 7/9-7/14 Brimfield Fair in Brimfield, MA – America’s Oldest Outdoor Antiques Flea Market, The Brimfield Antique Show is the largest of its kind in the country. Three times a year, the Brimfield Antique Show (the August 15—Tickets largest of its kind in the country) rolls out the welcome mat to over 100,000 shoppers on Route 20 in south- central Massachusetts, where 12 fields are filled with rows and rows of tented booths. go on sale for https://brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com/ Thanksgiving Dinner
7/11 Cruise Night at Patriot Place - Join the Mass Cruisers Auto Club on Thursday, July 11 beginning at 4:00 August 16‐18— PM for a free and exciting Cruise Night! Sweets Weekend
7/11 Guided Nature Hike at the Bog (behind Bass Pro Shop at Patriot Place) 10am Join Teacher Naturalists August 23‐25—BBQ from Mass Audubon’s Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary for an hour hike around The Bog Chicken Weekend
August 30‐Sept 2— Labor Day Weekend 7/12-7/21 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is an annual celebration of the region's blue, pink, and white signature flowers and everything gardens on Cape Cod! This ten-day festival will be held July 12-July 21, 2019. Highlights include daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners and carrying a unique charm. You are sure to enjoy such eclectic spaces, not to mention the good feeling of supporting a variety of local nonprofits, which will benefit from the proceeds of each tour. Gardens are only one part of the festival. Enjoy workshops and lectures presented by leading international horticulturalists, discover promotions at participating nurseries and home centers, take a class to learn proper hydrangea pruning techniques, or even watch a painting demonstration by renowned local artists, both in-studio and in the gardens themselves. https://www.capecodchamber.org/hydrangea-fest
7/13-7/14 Newport Kite Festival, Newport RI - Buy a kite from vendors, or watch amazing kites in the air, with kite battles and candy drops during the Newport Kite Festival at Brenton Point State Park on the coast of Rhode Island. Free. https://newportkitefestival.com/
7/16 LL Bean presents Full Moon Kayak Tour (fee) in Dedham, MA - Discover the beauty of nature at night as you paddle through calm waters under the glow of the summer moon. We believe a full moon enhances the beauty of these secluded waters and creates a truly memorable adventure. On this leisurely excursion, you'll paddle comfortable, stable kayaks and get a chance to experience nature up close. After a short paddling demonstration, your experienced guide will lead you on a revealing tour, sharing interesting facts about the area's history and the surrounding landscape. As the moon rises higher in the sky, you'll start to see the fascinating wildlife that emerges when the sun sets. We will stop along the way to view the full moon and enjoy a complimentary snack. This spectacular tour only occurs during the weeks of the full moon and is a special adventure you won't want to miss. Please call 1-888-552-3261
7/20 Waterfire in Providence, RI - A series of nearly 100 bonfires are poised in the center on the three rivers of downtown Providence. The scent of burning wood and the sound of instrumental music amplifies the experience. Street performers, musicians, and street food add to the enchantment. Fires begin at dusk. https://waterfire.org/
7/20 & 7/27 Glow in the Park at TreeTop Adventures in Canton, MA - Join us for "Glow in the Park" as we transform our course into an Electric Forest! Our Night Climbing soars to new heights with colored lights, some great music, glow sticks and a great vibe in the trees! It does not get any better than that when climbing in the trees & under the stars. https://www.treetopcanton.com/special-events-and- offers
7/20-7/21 Diplo Presents the Super Mega Ultra Giant Mad Decent Block Party Festival at Gillette Stadium - World-renowned Grammy Award winning DJ/producer Diplo will host his newest live, curated event, Diplo Presents The Super Mega Ultra Giant Mad Decent Block Party Festival, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 at Gillette Stadium. This massive music and entertainment festival is the only MDBP event in North America this year. MDBP Fest will feature three music stages -- The Block Party Stage, located on the Gillette Stadium field, The Super Mega Stage, and the Giant Ultra Stage -- with performances from Billie Eilish, Major Lazer, G-Eazy, Miguel, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Dillon Francis, Rezz, and many more. MDBP Fest will also feature a number of activities, games, and activations, including The World’s Largest Bounce House, go karts, and paintball throughout the Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place campus. https://mdbpfest.frontgatetickets.com/
7/20-7/21 Shooting Sports Classic at Bass Pro Shops in Foxboro - Can you believe it’s time again for our Shooting Sports Classic Event? Come learn from Bass Pro Shops Foxborough's Archery Pro Staff and World Champion Archer Sean Callanan. Sean makes these seminars very interactive, educational and personable! Now is your chance to ask your questions and learn from a PRO! https://stores.basspro.com/us/ma/foxborough/1-bass-pro-dr.html
7/22-7/28 Barnstable County Fair, East Falmouth, MA - Find farm animals, carnival games, live music, and fair food at Barnstable County Fair in East Falmouth http://capecodfairgrounds.com/events/barnstable-county-fair/
7/26-7/28 Newport Folk Festival, Newport RI - Hear folk, reggae, rock, and indie music; visit the beer and wine garden; and shop for food and crafts at the Newport Folk Festival in Fort Adams State Park, located in Newport, RI. http://www.newportfolk.org/
Free Fun Fridays, Our Free Fun Fridays offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This program was created to increase access and enrichment opportunities for children and families throughout Massachusetts during the summer months. Every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. We reach out to schools, veterans’ groups, libraries, seniors centers, and many other community organizations to ensure that everyone knows that they are also welcome. July 5 – Children’s Museum in Easton, Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Cape Cod Maritime Museum in Hyannis July 12 – Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Hall at Patriot Place, Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River in Fall River July 19 – Boston Children’s Museum, Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Battleship Cove in Fall River, New England Historical Genealogical Society in Boston, Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Sandwich Glass Museum in Salem July 26 – Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, MA, Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA
Fireworks! MASSACHUSETTS Boston: 7/2, Boston Harbor, 8:25 PM Approx 33 miles; 7/4, Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, 10:30 PM Approx 33 miles Attleboro: 7/3, Hayward Field, 89 North Avenue, 9:20 PM (Raindate: 7/5) Approx 10 miles Foxboro: 7/3, Gillette Stadium & Patriot Place North Marketplace (Free Parking), 9:00 PM (Raindate: N/A) Approx 5 miles Sharon: 7/3, Barge on Lake Massapoag - 196 Pond Street, 9:30 PM (Raindate: 7/7) Approx 10 miles
RHODE ISLAND Bristol: 7/3, Bristol Harbor 9:30pm Approx 39 miles Cumberland: 7/3, Tucker Field Athletic Complex, 2600 Mendon Rd, Cumberland RI, 9pm (Raindate: 7/5) Approx 19 miles Providence: 7/4, India Point Park, 7PM (Raindate: 7/5) Approx 24 miles